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Excursion destinations for families in Styria

Adventures for children – relaxation for their parents: The green heart of Austria offers leisure activities for the whole family. In summer, the beautiful lakes invite you to go swimming. On a hike, parents can enjoy the breathtaking views of Styria's mountain world while kids get to romp around on alpine meadows or play near babbling mountain streams. In winter, families spend time together going skiing, cross-country skiing or tobogganing ...

And in case it rains, there's plenty to do indoors: from delicious tastings at the Zotter chocolate factory to sliding and bathing at the H2O thermal spa in Bad Waltersdorf or at one of the other 8 thermal spas in Styria. Tours of exploration at Lurgrotte Peggau, Austria's largest water-bearing stalactite cave, a visit to the Lipizzan stud farm in Piber or a visit to Herberstein Animal World are particularly impressive as well. At the latter, the animals often spend the winter in their homes and can thus be admired at close quarters.

Excursion destinations for families

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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Natural swimming pool Pürgg

The natural swimming pool in Pürgg with its sun terrace is an ideal meeting place for young and old. The small natural...
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Keltendorf am Badesee | © Naturpark Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen
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  • Mühlen

Adventure mile by the lake

The sunny Mühlner Badesee is located at the foot of the Zirbitzkogel. A walk around the Mühlner Badesee promises fun...
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RatzFatz_ballbath_Eastern Styria | © RatzFatz - Erlebnis Arena Ratten
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  • Ratten

RatzFatz-experience area Ratten

The RatzFatz Adventure Arena in Ratten is a true indoor play paradise for children.
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Outdoor Adventure Pool - Haus im Ennstal

Outdoor pool with giant slide, beach volleyball court, children's pool, . . .
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  • Aflenz

Bike Arena Aflenz Bürgeralm

The Aflenz bike arena currently includes 3 downhill trails and the kid's bike area.
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  • Graz

Graz fairy tale train

Welcome in the Mountain of Stories Many fairy tales can be discovered in the tunnels within the Schlossberg - castle...
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Welldiana Reception | © GrimmingTherme / P.Aldag
  • Bad Mitterndorf

Welldiana Club Spa GrimmingTherme

Welldiana Club Spa - Your time out in the GrimmingTherme Enjoy life fit and healthy...Opening hours: daily from 10:00...
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Biobadeteich Pöls-Oberkurzheim | © TV Pölstal
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  • Pöls-Oberkurzheim

Bio Swimming Lake Pöls-Oberkurzheim

The organic bathing pond is one of the largest in Austria.
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  • Leoben

Stadtführung Leoben

Tour through the historic old town of Leoben.
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Wandermärchen Hans im Glück | © Marieke Wernig
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  • Mühlen

Wandering fairy tale Hans in Luck

Join "Hans in luck" on his adventurous journey and learn what he has gone through at seven stops. A beautiful hiking...
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  • Friedberg

Family outdoor pool Friedberg

Family outdoor pool for hot summer days!
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Postmuseum | © Österreichisches Post- und Telegraphenmuseum
  • Eisenerz

Österreichisches Post- und Telegraphenmuseum Eisenerz

In the Post and Telegraph Museum in Eisenerz, not only stamp collectors and friends of postal history get their money's...
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Summer, sun, Styria

Summer activities for families

Whether you head to the alpine pastures and huts with a rucksack on your back or to the lakes and open-air swimming pools with a beach bag in your hand: The list of excursion destinations for sunny days in Styria is long and diverse.

Exciting adventures and fun in the snow

Winter activities for children

Skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, snowshoeing, and more: As soon as the green heart of Austria shows itself in its white Sunday best, countless winter family adventures await.

Gondola ride up the Planai | © Steiermark Tourismus | photo-austria.at

Scenic rides up the mountains

Take a leisurely ride up the mountain on one of the summer mountain railways. From aboard the cable car or on the lift, excursionists enjoy stunning scenic views of impressive mountains such as the Dachstein, Grimming, Zirbitzkogel, or Hochschwab.

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Excursion destinations for kids – come rain, Sunshine or snow

When it rains, storms or snows, there are lots of leisure activities you can do indoors. How about a visit to a museum, thermal spa or one of the many other excursion destinations for families?

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Exciting excursions with the whole family